Houston Faces Intense Heat, Midweek Storms, Street Flooding Risk

Seasonably hot conditions are expected across southeast Texas through early next week, including Houston. The supplied National Weather Service facts describe daytime highs from about 89°F to 97°F, with afternoon heat index values reaching the triple digits, up to approximately 106°F to 109°F.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected midweek. Locally heavy downpours are possible, and a Slight Risk, level 2 of 4, of excessive rainfall covers the Houston metro. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible, with gusty winds from 25 to 45 mph.

The combination of heavy rain and the forecast risk raises the possibility of street flooding in low-lying or poor-drainage areas. This report does not identify a specific street or neighborhood because the supplied facts describe the risk generally across the Houston metro.

The supplied heat-safety guidance is to stay hydrated, reduce time outdoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., check on elderly people, children and pets, and wear light-colored clothing. These are the safety steps included in the brief and no additional medical advice is added.

The weekly NOAA weather radio test was postponed to Thursday, July 16. That scheduling note is part of the supplied National Weather Service information. The forecast period described here extends through early next week, while the storms are expected midweek.

Houston residents should use the official National Weather Service Houston/Galveston pages for updates as conditions change. This article is limited to the supplied temperatures, heat-index range, rainfall outlook, wind range, Slight Risk level, general flooding risk and safety guidance. It does not add a storm track, warning, rainfall total beyond the stated possible range or neighborhood-specific forecast.

Seasonably hot conditions are expected across southeast Texas through early next week, including Houston. The supplied National Weather Service facts describe daytime highs from about 89°F to 97°F, with afternoon heat index values reaching the triple digits, up to approximately 106°F to 109°F.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected midweek. Locally heavy downpours are possible, and a Slight Risk, level 2 of 4, of excessive rainfall covers the Houston metro. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible, with gusty winds from 25 to 45 mph.

The combination of heavy rain and the forecast risk raises the possibility of street flooding in low-lying or poor-drainage areas. This report does not identify a specific street or neighborhood because the supplied facts describe the risk generally across the Houston metro.